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Video: How Open Source Projects Survive Poisonous People (And You Can Too)

I was brought attention to this via Necropsy on #myoss.

The main thing is, it doesn't apply just to projects. It applies to communities as well.

Its a good video and I notice the same problems in the MyOSS community as well.

Abstract:

Every open source project runs into people who are selfish, uncooperative, and ... all » disrespectful. These people can silently poison the atmosphere of a happy developer community. Come learn how to identify these people and peacefully de-fuse them before they derail your project. Told through a series of (often amusing) real-life anecdotes and experiences.

Available via Google Video

So guys..."Patches weclome"